A BASINGSTOKE man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a bin was set on fire.
Officers were called at 4.26am on Thursday, July 4, to reports that a bin was on fire in Reading Road, Chineham. No injuries were reported.
Police attended the scene and a 68-year-old man from the Basingstoke area was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
He remains in custody while enquiries continue.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers are working hard to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
“Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness any suspicious behaviour?
Do you have any doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage that may help our investigation?
“Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting crime reference number 44240281874.
“You can also report online: hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report.”
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or go to crimestoppers-uk.org.
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